Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Central America, South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and TRIPLARIS cumingiana has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Bird Cherry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.